Restraint or seclusion event
NCLEX-RN glossary · Safety And Infection Prevention And Control
Definition
A restrictive safety intervention used as a last resort for clients who pose an immediate physical threat to themselves or others. It is bounded by strict legal and ethical documentation rules.
Restraint or seclusion event in plain English
Carries high risk for client injury and litigation and requires continuous surveillance and frequent safety reassessments. The tempting mistake is using restraints as a convenient way to manage an agitated or 'difficult' client who does not present an immediate physical danger.
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